Mordax DATA - Power; microSD Card

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MORDAX : DATA
User Guide
SYS V. 01.00.00
BOOT V. 01.00.00
Updated: 161229
Power to the DATA module is provided by a standard 16 pin Eurorack power
connector, supplied with the module. A +5V source header is located on the
back of the DATA by the 16 pin power header (pictured below). This allows for
+5V to be provided directly by your Eurorack system’s power bus, or for +5V to
be produce locally inside the DATA from your system’s +12V rail. The choice of
+5V source allows for balancing your system’s power as you see t, as well as
providing an option to power the DATA if your system does not have a +5V rail
available (via a user-provided 16 pin to 10 pin cable power cable).
*Note: Using the Local +5V Option generates more heat. Regardless of power
option, always be sure your Eurorack system has sufcient case ventilation!
The DATA is equipped with a standard FAT32 formatted 4GB microSD Card, which must be inserted in the DATA’s SD card
slot at all times during operation. Currently, the SD Card’s primary functions are to transfer rmware update les to the DATA
and for the storage and recall of user system state patch memory and calibration varaibles.
To remove the SD Card for rmware update or replacement, rst turn the DATA off. The DATA’s SD Card reader slot is located in
the bottom left corner of the back PCB, as indicated by the microSD guide image. The SD Card reader is a “push-push” type
mechanism, meaning that to remove the card, simply push gently in on the card and the card will partially eject, after which the
card can be fully removed. When re-insterting the card, line it up with the microSD guide image on the PCB and push it into the
slot until you feel the “push-push” mechanism engage, after which the card should be ush with the edge of the PCB and rmly
held by the card reader.
SYSTEM +5V Option: The +5V power
is provided directly by your Eurorack
system’s +5V power rail.
LOCAL +5V Option: The +5V power is
converted from your Eurorack system’s
+12V power rail via a voltage regulator
inside the DATA module.
Typical Current Consumption
Using Option - System +5V
+12V ~ 100 mA
-12V ~ 60 mA
+5V ~ 150 mA
Using Option - Local +5V
+12V ~ 250 mA
-12V ~ 60 mA
microSD Card
Power